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Are people easing back on Merinos as wool market dips?

Are people easing back on Merinos as wool market dips?

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Cleve hogget ewes hit $270

Cleve hogget ewes hit $270

PRICES at the annual Cleve sheep market on Wednesday jumped to a high of $270, with the yarding of 5750 presenting well despite the tough season.

Blazes still remain likely in "normal" season

Blazes still remain likely in "normal" season

The latest quarterly Australian seasonal bushfire outlook has revealed SA can expect a "normal" fire season this coming summer, but landholders are urged to remain vigilant with their preparations.

Cooper chases passion for sheep, wool sector

Cooper chases passion for sheep, wool sector

Next gen shows shear determination to follow in family's footsteps on the boards

Cleve hogget ewes hit $270

Cleve hogget ewes hit $270

PRICES at the annual Cleve sheep market on Wednesday jumped to a high of $270, with the yarding of 5750 presenting well despite the tough season.

Flashback Friday - May 2010

Flashback Friday - May 2010

WHILE many farmers were still in the midst of sowing, Riverland and Mallee croppers were battling with a locust plague destroying early-sown feed crops. The budget was also in consideration, Yunta was racing, WAB groups were celebrating and there were record results at the saleyards.

Konzag snags director role

Konzag snags director role

Mallala graingrower Richard Konzag is a new GrainGrowers Western Region director.

Budding pig researcher given a boost

Budding pig researcher given a boost

If the pig industry ever wanted a plan to support tertiary students into a pig research career, then Katelyn Tomas is surely an example of what that might look like.

Consistent competition key at Old Ashrose

Consistent competition key at Old Ashrose

CONSISTENCY was the key to an outstanding sale for Old Ashrose Poll Merino, Merino and White Suffolks at Hallett on Thursday.

Konzag snags director role

Konzag snags director role

Mallala graingrower Richard Konzag is a new GrainGrowers Western Region director.

Return clients ensure full clearance at North Ashrose

Return clients ensure full clearance at North Ashrose

SEVERAL volume orders ensured a full clearance and underpinned a very strong on-property sale result for North Ashrose at Gulnare on Wednesday.

Cooper chases passion for sheep, wool sector

Cooper chases passion for sheep, wool sector

Next gen shows shear determination to follow in family's footsteps on the boards

Budding pig researcher given a boost

Budding pig researcher given a boost

If the pig industry ever wanted a plan to support tertiary students into a pig research career, then Katelyn Tomas is surely an example of what that might look like.

Blazes still remain likely in "normal" season

Blazes still remain likely in "normal" season

The latest quarterly Australian seasonal bushfire outlook has revealed SA can expect a "normal" fire season this coming summer, but landholders are urged to remain vigilant with their preparations.

Consistent competition key at Old Ashrose

Consistent competition key at Old Ashrose

CONSISTENCY was the key to an outstanding sale for Old Ashrose Poll Merino, Merino and White Suffolks at Hallett on Thursday.

Return clients ensure full clearance at North Ashrose

Return clients ensure full clearance at North Ashrose

SEVERAL volume orders ensured a full clearance and underpinned a very strong on-property sale result for North Ashrose at Gulnare on Wednesday.

Strong pig prices received in first online auction

Strong pig prices received in first online auction

Stud pig breeders, together with Nutrien Ag Solutions and AuctionsPlus, successfully held their first online auction.

Strong pig prices received in first online auction

Experts to help develop Riverland, Murrayland food, agribusinesses

Boarders facing border dilemma

St Vinnies still offering drought support

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'Superfood' quinoa set to go from boutique to broadacre

'Superfood' quinoa set to go from boutique to broadacre

A new variety of quinoa developed in Australia is set to boost opportunities to grow the increasingly popular superfood.

Konzag snags director role

Konzag snags director role

Mallala graingrower Richard Konzag is a new GrainGrowers Western Region director.

Opinions divided as councils stake GM-free claims

Opinions divided as councils stake GM-free claims

FOUR SA councils to-date have confirmed they will apply to be genetically modified-free regions, as the deadline to seek designation from Primary Industries Minister David Basham fast approaches.

China to put Aussie wheat under the microscope

China to put Aussie wheat under the microscope

Wheat is the latest commodity to be hit by souring Sino-Australian relations, with Aussie shipments to be more closely inspected in China.

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Gooramma tops at $15,500, ave $2300

Gooramma tops at $15,500, ave $2300

Full clearance of 136 lots sees the Corcoran family top at $15,000 and average $2300.

Wool finally makes positive movement

Wool finally makes positive movement

The wool market made some upward movement as non-mulesed wool attracts strong competition.

Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

A Victorian farmer has taken the internet by storm, posting his farming escapades on TikTok, and amassing millions of views and likes.

Wool tests reveal fibre diameters are on the up

Wool tests reveal fibre diameters are on the up

Off the back of a three-year drought followed by a bumper season, wool microns are are on the up.

Live-ex trade wants reduced density changes shelved

Live-ex trade wants reduced density changes shelved

New ASEL rules due in November will be costly and aren't needed, trade says

Cooper chases passion for sheep, wool sector

Cooper chases passion for sheep, wool sector

Next gen shows shear determination to follow in family's footsteps on the boards

Buyers rally for Merinos in red hot sales

Buyers rally for Merinos in red hot sales

Wool cheques may be well down on last year as the market suffers from the COVID-19 pandemic but Merino breeders faith in the future of fibre and meat has remained.

Beef NewLivestock Auctions

Vets and observers in short supply for live-ex voyages

Vets and observers in short supply for live-ex voyages

Lack of flight seats home leaves vet stranded for months.

Live-ex trade wants reduced density changes shelved

Live-ex trade wants reduced density changes shelved

New ASEL rules due in November will be costly and aren't needed, trade says

Young lot feeder finalists announced

Young lot feeder finalists announced

Beef's future leaders vye for prestigious title.

Push to shorten live-ex moratorium gathers steam

Push to shorten live-ex moratorium gathers steam

A-grade animal welfare report fuels push to reassess crippling prohibition.

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Premier genetics on offer in Ben Nevis female sale

Premier genetics on offer in Ben Nevis female sale

Stud producers have a chance to purchase some of Ben Nevis Angus stud's highly regarded females on October 13.

Baringa/Seriston Australian Whites: They save time and make you money

Baringa/Seriston Australian Whites: They save time and make you money

Baringa/Seriston Australian Whites are the next evolution in low care sheep.

Cross breeding with Herefords producing hybrid vigour

Cross breeding with Herefords producing hybrid vigour

Producers who cross breed with Herefords having success with hybrid vigour.

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Australia's biggest fruit packing shed has unparalleled clear floor space that could house an A380.

Future-proofing the dairy farm in Northern Victoria

Future-proofing the dairy farm in Northern Victoria

Agriculture Victoria and Dairy Australia data shows a trend towards intensification of the dairy sector as farms move away from traditional grazing systems.

Growing Stronger Every Day: The future of calf rearing

Growing Stronger Every Day: The future of calf rearing

'Growing Stronger Every Day' is a MaxCare video series which focuses on building stronger rural communities.

What a little ripper: Aussie company unveils addition to tillage range to meet small acreage needs

What a little ripper: Aussie company unveils addition to tillage range to meet small acreage needs

The engineering expertise and farming nous of Australian company K-Line Ag has once again been demonstrated in the development and testing of the latest addition to its tillage equipment family which has launched this week around the country.

One of Australia's longest-running and progressive sheep and wool studs gets set for annual sales

One of Australia's longest-running and progressive sheep and wool studs gets set for annual sales

Hazeldean Merinos will hold its stud ram sales at the Riverina on Oct 15, Monaro on Oct 29 and the Best of the Best Rams sale on Jan 17 with hundreds of top performing sires available.

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Adaptation and change pays dividends

Adaptation and change pays dividends

Changing tack is never easy but for those bold enough to do so, such as the Curtis family, the benefits could be enormous.

Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

The annual society-sponsored Northern Limousin Breeders Sale will be happening this year on Friday, August 7, from 12pm to 5pm.

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

The Booroomooka Angus Bull Sale (August 14) will see 231 of the prestigious stud's high quality animals go under the hammer.

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

The SAMM sheep breed is the backbone of the Pietsch family's mixed farming operation at Bordertown in South Australia, producing quality ewes for prime lamb production.

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

Many commercial beef producers are looking to the Speckle Park to improve the efficiency of their herd.

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Seedstock industry leader, Hazeldean Angus, will hold its first bull sale in Tamworth on Wednesday, August 19, to better service clients in northern NSW.

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

The 2020 Seifert Belmont Reds sale is on July 30, on property and via AuctionsPlus.

Bringing the sale yard to you

Bringing the sale yard to you

New online platform FarmGate Auctions is in development to add stud sales to its services.

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Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

A 'pandemic-busting cash injection' for shows and field day events forced to cancel because of COVID-19 is now available.

Boarders facing border dilemma

Boarders facing border dilemma

FAMILIES based in Far West NSW are urging the SA government to take a "common sense" approach to the border with school holidays to begin at the end of next week.

Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

An improved season will be a drag on some agricultural production earnings this year as producers rebuild after drought, withholding livestock from market

International Dairy Week cancelled

International Dairy Week cancelled

Australia's largest dairy show International Dairy Week is the latest event to be cancelled due to COVID-19.

SE border contractor hopes for smooth run

SE border contractor hopes for smooth run

Binnum contractor Jeremy Boddington hopes a national ag workers code can give a more common sense approach to essential ag travel across borders.

Organic sector makes the most of a crisis year as demand spikes

Organic sector makes the most of a crisis year as demand spikes

At their peak, sales of certified organic lines jumped more than 50 per cent above normal monthly trends, and remain solid.

Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Latest data from the Tractor and Machinery Association shows that new tractor sales are still strong across most of Australia.

Virus erodes farmer confidence, but good season keeps most upbeat

Virus erodes farmer confidence, but good season keeps most upbeat

Latest Rabobank research shows about 27pc of farmers are actually pessimistic about their economic outlook, despite much-improved seasonal conditions.

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Cooper chases passion for sheep, wool sector

Cooper chases passion for sheep, wool sector

Next gen shows shear determination to follow in family's footsteps on the boards

Flashback Friday - May 2010

Flashback Friday - May 2010

WHILE many farmers were still in the midst of sowing, Riverland and Mallee croppers were battling with a locust plague destroying early-sown feed crops. The budget was also in consideration, Yunta was racing, WAB groups were celebrating and there were record results at the saleyards.

Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

A tribute to an unrecognised farm workhorse - the CT110.

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Australia's biggest fruit packing shed has unparalleled clear floor space that could house an A380.

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John McKillop named as new red meat boss

John McKillop named as new red meat boss

Agribusiness leader John McKillip will take over from Don Mackay as the new independent chair of the Red Meat Advisory Council.

Fonterra posts massive profit turnaround

Fonterra posts massive profit turnaround

Fonterra has posted a profit for the first time in two years despite the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

A 'pandemic-busting cash injection' for shows and field day events forced to cancel because of COVID-19 is now available.

Nestle pulls plug on breakfast cereal after 31 years

Nestle pulls plug on breakfast cereal after 31 years

Swiss multinational Nestle will stop making Vita Brits and shed 32 jobs.

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Fonterra Australian business key profit role

Fonterra Australian business key profit role

Fonterra's Australian business has played a key role in the company's stunning profit turnaround.

Fonterra posts massive profit turnaround

Fonterra posts massive profit turnaround

Fonterra has posted a profit for the first time in two years despite the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

Global dairy prices bounce back

Global dairy prices bounce back

Global dairy prices bounced back on Tuesday night, recording a 3.6 per cent rise.

International Dairy Week cancelled

International Dairy Week cancelled

Australia's largest dairy show International Dairy Week is the latest event to be cancelled due to COVID-19.

Fonterra moves to strengthen cheese business

Fonterra moves to strengthen cheese business

Fonterra Australia is looking to strengthen it cheese business with a new acquisition.

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John Deere says updates will make precision ag easier for farmers

John Deere says updates will make precision ag easier for farmers

John Deere has released updates to its Operations Centre and Myoperations app.

Green Shirts join fight on quad bike rollover devices

Green Shirts join fight on quad bike rollover devices

The Green Shirts Movement has weighed into the battle against the mandatory fitting of rollover devices on quads bikes.

New US research backs rollover protection on quad bikes

New US research backs rollover protection on quad bikes

New US Government sponsored research indicates rollover protection can reduce injuries and deaths from quad bike accidents.

Morris says growers will 'tank' them for new air carts

Morris says growers will 'tank' them for new air carts

Morris has rolled out new models in its 9 Series range of air seeding carts.

A merging of minds and businesses builds Bulla Burra Farms

A merging of minds and businesses builds Bulla Burra Farms

Two South Australian farmers merged their farms and their skills to create a large-scale and innovative cropping enterprise.

Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Latest data from the Tractor and Machinery Association shows that new tractor sales are still strong across most of Australia.

Ag can earn extra $15.6 billion by harnessing technology says NBN

Ag can earn extra $15.6 billion by harnessing technology says NBN

Australia agriculture can grow output by $15.6 billion a year through wider use of internet-enabled digital technology says a report released by the NBN.

Australia told to stop dragging chain on off-road engine emissions

Australia told to stop dragging chain on off-road engine emissions

Australia's lack of emission controls on off-road engines will hamper the push to make agriculture carbon neutral.

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East Lynne heads to auction

East Lynne heads to auction

Errol and Candy Brumpton's Mitchell property East Lynne will be auctioned by Nutrien Harcourts on November 5.

Farm property price boom ends but no bust in sight

Farm property price boom ends but no bust in sight

In a new report Rabobank predicts Australian farm property prices will rise marginally - if at all - in the next 18 months.

Glass House macadamia farm makes $2.14m | Video

Glass House macadamia farm makes $2.14m | Video

A Glass House macadamia farm has made $2.14 million at auction.

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Twiggy's plan to extinguish bushfires within an hour is as challenging as it sounds

Twiggy's plan to extinguish bushfires within an hour is as challenging as it sounds

Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has unveiled a plan to transform how Australia responds to bushfires.

Queensland can't rebuild with more of the same

Queensland can't rebuild with more of the same

In this week's The Gauge Tom Marland says failed investment in water security, infrastructure and sustainable industries won't help Queensland rebuild after the pandemic is passed.

Farmers must find optimum margins

Farmers must find optimum margins

Early in an individual's farming career, the relationship between inputs and outputs takes on great importance, and if they want to succeed, it is imperative that this relationship is continually placed under the microscope.